CLIA Hot Topics Webinar Review

In this timely webinar collaboration between APHL and ASCLS, Judy Yost from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provided a critical update on CLIA developments affecting clinical laboratories. Drawing from her extensive CMS experience, Yost walked participants through significant CLIA changes, clarified common compliance challenges, and addressed pressing questions from the laboratory community.

The session covered key regulatory updates, inspection findings trends, and practical guidance for maintaining laboratory compliance. These updates come at a time when public health systems are under increasing pressure to modernize, making it crucial for laboratory professionals to stay aligned with broader efforts. For example, understanding how the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement helps improve public health can provide perspective on how regulatory frameworks connect to global health systems.

Yost’s presentation also underscored the role individual professionals can play in strengthening public health infrastructure. If you’re wondering how to make a difference beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, here are three things you could do if you were asked to become an advocate of health and wellness—even small actions can lead to meaningful change.

Ultimately, the webinar reminded participants that compliance is just one piece of the puzzle. Staying engaged in ongoing education and awareness builds a stronger, more resilient workforce.